Re: [Epic][E40K] Terrain

From: Erik Rutins <snowdo1_at_...>
Date: Sat, 17 May 1997 01:15:35 -0400

Mike:

Great idea! I will try that the next time I try exercising my
wargaming green thumb. Indestructible trees is definitely a good
thing.

Regards,

- Erik

"Look within. Within is the fountain of good, and it will ever bubble
up, if you will ever dig."
- Marcus Aurelius

> A second method used the twisted wire frames,but instead of plaster,
I
> use brown colored Silicone caulk, the exterior stuff for caulking
> windows, the stuff that stays flexible. comes in a large tube for
> about $5
>
> step 1 make wire trees
> step 2 put on latex gloves
> step 3 pump brown caulk onto a large piece of cardboard
> step 4 smear caulk onto wire frame tree, so all wire is covered
> with your fingers
>
> now you have a VERY sticky silicone covered tree. use some clips or
> clamps to hold the tree as the silicone dries. (2-3 hours)
>
> now you have some bare trees. since the caulk is flexible, you can
> bend the wire frame into a lifelike pose. add foliage as needed.
>
> now you can have trees that can survive being flattened. take flat
> tree, rebend as needed. Can't do that with plastic or wood trees.
>
> mike
>
>
>
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